On Sunday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) initiated widespread protests across Punjab in response to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) arrest of state minister Sanjeev Arora, who is implicated in a ₹157-crore (approximately $19 million USD) money-laundering case. AAP leaders accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing investigative agencies like the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as tools for political intimidation. Demonstrations took place in various districts, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Patiala, where protesters criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Clashes erupted in Ludhiana when AAP and BJP supporters confronted each other, resulting in injuries. AAP cabinet minister Dr. Balbir Singh condemned the BJP's tactics, asserting that the party's methods involve threats and coercion to silence opposition. In response, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar claimed the era of 'misgovernance' in Punjab was ending and warned of accountability for those involved in financial irregularities. The political climate in Punjab remains tense as both parties continue to exchange accusations and engage in protests.